ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday summoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan to appear in-person before it on May 23 in a contempt case.

A four-member ECP bench chaired by its member Nisar Durrani heard the contempt case against PTI leaders Fawad Chaudhry, Asad Umar and its chairman Imran Khan.

The former ruling party’s leaders are accused of using foul language against the ECP and Chief Election Commissioner Sikander Sultan Raja.

ECP member Justice (r) Ikramullah Chaudhry expressed displeasure over the persistent non-appearance of the PTI Chairman’s counsel before the bench.